The Zamfara State Police Command has engaged an indefinite show of force and confidence building patrol against suspected bandits in the State.
This information was disclosed in a press statement signed by the command’s spokesman, SP Mohammed Shehu in Gusau, the state capital.
According to the statement, the show of force was commanded by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Elkana Ayuba.
It was designed to complement and strengthen the operational capacity of Police operatives, currently operating in different strategic locations that are prone to activities of recalcitrant armed bandits,” the statement said.
The statement added that the Commissioner of Police further deployed additional manpower to Zurmi Local Government Area to support the Police and other security operatives in tackling the increasing security challenges in the area.
The CP assured the general public of the command’s commitment and determination to protect lives and property of people of the state, appealing for continued support for the police and other security agencies to effectively discharge their mandate.
